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P627 JEO

1996 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,650 mi
Last recorded178,650 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Lexus LS400126,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 JEO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 178,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2023 178,650 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 178,575 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.764 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 8.83 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 836 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill corroded - marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet struts worn

Pass 9 Nov 2021 169,028 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 167,244 miles

All rear suspension components corroding and flaking solid at time of test

Both front lower ball joint dust covers starting to perish

Both inner and outer sills corroding heavily solid at time of test

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 165,018 miles

All rear suspension components corroded solid at time of test All rear suspension bushes perishing due to age

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 161,758 miles

corrosion under car various

n/s/r shock damp

Pass 9 Nov 2017 161,134 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection

light to medium surface corrosion to underbody and general components

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Nov 2017 161,134 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection

light to medium surface corrosion to underbody and general components

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2016 161,123 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

light surface corrosion to underbody and general components

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 3 Dec 2014 160,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

applied underseal to rear axle/components/brake pipes

light scratches to windscreen

o/s/r inner sill/ floor corroded around drain hole

Pass 9 Dec 2013 156,456 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear chassi corroded

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 9 Dec 2013 156,456 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear chassi corroded

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2012 152,767 miles

brake pipes corroding at rear

chip in windscreen

corrosion & minor leak on front exhaust system

corrosion on rear chassi

Fail 23 Nov 2012 152,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes corroding at rear

chip in windscreen

corrosion & minor leak on front exhaust system

corrosion on rear chassi

Pass 22 Nov 2011 148,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre deteriorating & wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

offside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2010 145,441 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking in tread

nearside front flexi hose deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen chipped in swept area

Pass 19 Nov 2009 141,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on rear chassis

deterioration outer sidewall nearside front and offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2008 136,591 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 136,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 133,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

nearside rear and front to rear brake pipes have been painted

Pass 12 Oct 2006 132,876 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 132,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Very bad surface corrosion to rear suspension areas

How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?

Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,216
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
7,294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,048
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,988
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,960
position lamp(s) not working 1,626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,535
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P627 JEO is a 1996 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1996 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 126,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P627 JEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P627 JEO is a 1996 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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